Micro Plate Reader Fisher Scientific

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, located at 109 Bee Street, Charleston SC, is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Fisher Scientific Company LLC. The intended contractor is located at 300 Industry Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15275. This contract aims to fulfill the needs of the Atlanta VA Healthcare system for a one-time purchase of specialized laboratory equipment. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of the Agilent Biotek Synergy LX Multi-Mode Micro Plate Reader, which is proprietary to Fisher Scientific. This equipment will be utilized primarily for protein quantification in various laboratory techniques including Western blotting, cell viability assays, and ELISAs (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays). The key features of the Agilent BioTek Synergy LX include: - Stand-alone operation with no additional computer required for data retrieval. - Competitive pricing compared to other manufacturers offering similar capabilities. - Preferred design for hospital environments due to its operational simplicity. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Place of Performance Atlanta VA Healthcare system Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate clear and compelling evidence that competition would be advantageous. There are no specific set-aside requirements or certifications mentioned; however, bidders should be responsible, certified, and capable entities.